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TrueProblem

Frame the right problem
before you build.

Most teams don't fail because they can't execute. They fail because they start with the wrong problem.

TrueProblem is a problem-framing agent that helps you turn vague ideas, symptoms, and metrics into clear, well-scoped problems with real business impact — before roadmaps, code, or teams are committed.

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Why TrueProblem Exists

Building is easy. Problem clarity isn't.

Teams jump to solutions when:

  • A metric drops
  • Leadership asks for "something"
  • A feature request sounds urgent
  • A roadmap needs filling

What follows:

  • ⚠️Metrics mistaken for problems
  • ⚠️Solutions framed as needs
  • ⚠️Overly broad problem statements
  • ⚠️Weeks of effort with unclear impact

TrueProblem exists to stop this — early.

Who It's For

TrueProblem is for people who decide what gets built:

👨‍💼

Founders

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Product managers

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Business & ops leaders

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Strategy teams

If you've ever said "We need to be clearer about the problem" — this is for you.

What TrueProblem Does

A thinking partner, not a solution generator

TrueProblem works with you, step by step, to:

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Clarify the problem

Turn raw, messy inputs into a structured, decision-ready problem statement.

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⚠️

Catch framing mistakes early

Identify and correct common anti-patterns

  • Solutions framed as problems
  • Metrics framed as problems
  • Overly broad or vague framing
  • Symptoms mistaken for root causes
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Anchor the problem to business impact

Tie the problem to what actually matters

  • Revenue
  • Cost
  • Profitability
  • Risk & compliance
  • Productivity or user experience
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Size the opportunity (directionally)

Estimate order-of-magnitude impact using assumptions — no dashboards or heavy instrumentation.

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Validate beliefs with a goal tree

Create a 2-level goal tree to test assumptions and reconfirm:

If we solve this, will the metric actually move?

What You Get

Every session ends with a shareable problem-framing pack:

Final, well-framed problem statement

Framing corrections made during the process

Primary impact metric (with rationale)

Opportunity size (range + assumptions)

2-level goal tree

Open questions to validate next

Use it in:

Leadership discussionsPRDsStrategy reviewsRoadmap debates

What It Is Not

TrueProblem does not:

  • Generate solutions
  • Create roadmaps
  • Prioritize features
  • Replace judgment

It helps you decide what is worth building at all.

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